I've added a few of the whimsical mailable art cards to the store. These are the single sided (not folded) mailable art pieces. Each one contains an original work of art in ink and watercolor on toned paper with a matching envelope, 4"x6" with free shipping. Click on the store link above and brighten someone's day with an original piece of art.
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What is more whimsical than a camel? With all that's going on in the world I feel the need for whimsy in my life right now. Camels and chickens make me smile so it will be camels and chickens for a while.
Playing with the watercolors on toned paper. These just make me happy. Really loose quick sketches with watercolors and ink. Mailable art 4"x6" postcards with envelopes $5 each. I'm working on a few cards and they should be available soon. Happy New Year everyone!
The trees here are fascinating there are so many different shapes, sizes, colors and types of leaves. I thought I would use some of my social isolating time getting a little watercolor practice in while studying some of the trees I can see from my little corner of the world. I did use premixed greens on this one. Usually I like to mix my own greens but since this was nothing but greens I thought I would familiarize myself with the greens I have with me. I’ll have to play a little bit more to see what I get when I mix these greens with some of my blues and yellows. I’m working on making a turquoise from what I have without resorting to buying a premix. I have not hit upon a combination I’m happy with yet. The beach scene from yesterday’s post was painted with a waterbrush and my mini six color palettes. Today’s leaf study was with my expanded palette and a travel brush. Small starts.
Practicing a little social isolation with my sketchbook and some watercolors. I'm not a huge fan of the waterbrush but it will do in a pinch. I had a really hard time facing the blank page for some reason. Maybe it's the stress of the move or the threat of covid 19 but the only way through it is to just do it. First page in a new sketch book.
Going through closets, drawers and paperwork getting rid of items no longer needed or of value to me and it has me thinking a lot about the people in my life. I have been blessed to have amazing people in my life teaching me lessons I need to learn to move forward. Then every once in a while someone shows up that I can't quite figure out what lesson they are here to teach me, what lesson don't I want to learn yet. That is part of what I'm thinking about as I decide what to keep and what to let go of. I think from this person I am to learn to let go of anger at myself for "not being right" all the time. It serves no purpose and distances me from others. Looking good to others and being good to them is not the same thing. I think I'll toss that anger at myself out with the other things I find of no value anymore.
What do you call a group of frogs? A leap? A fry? Nope an army of frogs. Spending the last day of the year and the first day of next year doing the same thing, painting.
I saw my idea of paradise sold recently. I wish the new owner all the happiness I imaged I'd have there. The search for my little piece of paradise continues but what fun dreaming and imagining the possibilities. Working on prototype for a couple red frog designs. Hopefuuly these will end up on four inch silk hoops. Just the right size for christmas ornaments.
You're struggling as had as she is to “not” see it.
It’s not easy watching a parent fade. Especially when they’re vibrant and engaged in life. How much to do tell or warn family? Or do you wait for them to make their own judgement? But you know they are not spending the time and seeing. What they think was a momentary lapse, the excitement of the moment or too many distractions going on you know that’s not all it is. You know. You know by daily observation, daily conversations it’s not a lapse. It’s on going and happening more often and lasting longer. You watch the life she built slipping away. She’s alone, she’s driven everyone else away and you see yourself doing the same thing. You learned at her knee. It’s not safe to let people in. You feel you have to take it all on yourself, no help. It’s like a knife to the heart. An interesting read showed up in my inbox today. Sometimes the message you need to hear comes from unusual sources. These past two months have been pretty tough, no support from management, constantly being second guessed, sniped at in front of other employees, having your income broadcast to all, it's just been tough. This email just reminded me everything is temporary, this will pass AND in the mean time make ART.
"The Three of Pentacles appears when our contribution is being supported and loved. Being supported in our learning is a precious gift. When angels, animals or humans arrive to encourage us for our efforts, we feel well-valued. This Pentacles' consciousness is a warm, kind, supportive energy that envelopes someone who is learning and serving at the same time. Others commend the work and its value. This allows the trainee to feel good as they give. This is a wonderful passage of an experience to enjoy. An experience of this nature improves self-esteem, causes deep relaxing in the heart, and can easily improve health. Receiving constructive acknowledgement, compliments, and caring presence nourishes the soul of a human or animal. When receiving this type of support, one feels very at home in their life. An angelic presence is often noted. Trust and faith in life grow. This support can come at work, at home, or via an organization. Are you finding yourself to be immersed in a productive activity that adds to others' work? Are you being valued by others as you go through this endeavor? The goodwill of the Three of Pentacles energy has come into your life. You likely feel profoundly well. We would love to have these kind of experiences and feelings always! Give thanks for yours, asking that this become a common occurrence for you if you like. "Ask and you shall receive!" If you are not experiencing the energy from the Three of Pentacles, interfering and melding people or other energies have disrupted your life. Your actions feel thwarted. You feel judged. Your brain feels kidnapped. Your body does not feel well. You may need to change who you are spending your time with. You may need to leave a project or job after lining up a more harmonious place of participation. You may need to build new family skills in order to become a happier group." |
ArtistMixed Media Artist. I've been making, building and painting things ever since I can remember. I love to create art and travel That's me on the left Wahoo fishing in Honduras. I hope you enjoy my little experiments in creating. Archives
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